Our prediction for this MLS match:
Philadelphia Union
Match Time & Date:
18 May 2023
00:30
Prediction: 3-1
DC United
Philadelphia Union will be looking to extend their winning run to four games when they take on DC United on Thursday morning. The U’s look unstoppable at the moment and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Substitute Jesus Bueno is banned for the match following his sending off in a 2-1 win over Colorado Rapids, while fellow midfielder Jose Martinez is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
The capital club, meanwhile, aim to stay in the playoffs berth. DC United, though, are not regarded as good travellers and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Philadelphia’s party at Subaru Park. Mohanad Jeahze misses out through suspension, while all Pedro Santos, Nigel Robertha, Steve Birnbaum, and Martin Rodriguez remain on the sidelines with injuries. In their last meeting at Subaru Park Philadelphia crushed DC United 7-0.
Highlighted Player (Christian Benteke):
Christian Benteke, born on 3th of December 1990 is a Belgian football player with roots from Congo. Benteke started his career at KRC Genk and after playing for Standard Liege, KV Mechelen, KV Kortrijk and Aston Villa the striker got transferred to Liverpool. Benteke is 191cm and is known for being a very strong goal scoring striker. In May 2010 Benteke made his debut for the Belgian national team.
Christian Benteke didn’t win any mayor prices yet. In the season 2008/2009 he won the national league of Belgium. Benteke is signed by Nike and got transferred to Liverpool for 46 million euro which makes him the second most expensive football player from Belgium. Benteke’s nickname is The Beast or Bentegoal.
Highlighted Team (Philadelphia Union):
Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Union is an American soccer club that compete in Major League Soccer. The U have been participating in MLS since 2010, but they have yet to win the domestic trophy. Philadelphia welcome their opponents at Talen Energy Stadium, the venue that was opened on June 27, 2010 and current capacity of the stadium is 18.500.
The U made it to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on two occasions (2014, 2015), but they were beaten by Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City respectively in the title games. The likes of D.C. United and New York Red Bulls are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but they share a rivalry with Seattle Sounders as well.
Philadelphia’s colors are navy blue and gold, but they wear white shirts and white socks when playing on the road. USA international Freddy Adu is one of the most notable footballers who player for the U in the past. The former Benfica man scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Philadelphia Union in MLS.
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